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The IOA have submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on potential amendments to permitted development rights, which included proposals ...
The IOA have submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on potential amendments to permitted development rights, which included proposals related change of use for buildings and to domestic air source heat pumps (ASHP). The IOA response reflects the view of members in Scotland who provided comment. All agreed that ASHP installations should be required to to comply with the current Microgeneration Certification Scheme Standard (MCS) 020, and the majority that changes should allow up to two ASHP on detached homes. Respondents also agreed that there is currently insufficient data that would allow permitted development for more than one ASHP to be installed on flatted buildings or terraced or semi-detached properties, so a planning application would still be required to assess issues including potential cumulative noise. The IOA previously responded to a similar consultation in England.
Full response on our consultations page.
Online meeting open to all organised by IES, IOA and UKNA examining where we are with policy on noise and health three years after recommendations from the House Lords
Replacement guidance for assessment and rating of wind turbine noise endorses IOA good practice guidance
New professional guidance on noise assessment to smooth roll-out of air source heat pumps launched by IOA and CIEH
UK Government are consulting on a draft National Policy Statement for fusion energy infrastructure for England and Wales
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
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